05151 ZIP Code — Perkinsville, VT

Windsor County, Vermont

ZIP code 05151 is located in Perkinsville, Vermont, within Windsor County. It covers approximately 23.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 802.

About ZIP code 05151

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,077. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 05151 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,491
population
23.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
05151 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 05151

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 05151. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Perkinsville Acceptable
Perkinsville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
05150 North Springfield (4.4 mi) 05037 Brownsville (4.8 mi) 05142 Cavendish (5.2 mi) 05156 Springfield (5.3 mi) 05089 Windsor (6.3 mi) 05153 Proctorsville (7.5 mi) 03743 Claremont (8.2 mi) 05062 Reading (9.2 mi) 03603 Charlestown (11.3 mi) 05149 Ludlow (11.5 mi) 05071 South Woodstock (12.6 mi) 05048 Hartland (13 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,491
Population density 63 / sq mi
State FIPS 50
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 23.74 sq mi
Water area 0.46 sq mi
Latitude 43.3934
Longitude -72.4801
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 802
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 18.8% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 65.3% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 5.9% 6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,491
Population
63
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$83,077
Median household income
$34,849
Per capita income
$241,900
Median home value
$955
Median monthly rent
97.4%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
745
Housing units
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
5
49
5–9
41
39
10–14
32
157
15–19
129
6
20–24
5
59
25–34
49
27
35–44
23
103
45–54
85
79
55–59
64
97
60–64
80
115
65–74
94
73
75–84
59
8
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829219.6%
18 and over1,19980.4%
65 and over35523.8%
Median age50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%
Two or more races 14%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White1,27085.2%
Two or more races20914%
Black or African American120.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 18.8% 39.8% 39.3%
$50k – $100k 65.3% 34.3% 32.2%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 20.0% 22.5%
Over $200k 6.8% 5.9% 6.0%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 5.5%
$25k–$35k 2.0%
$35k–$50k 3.6%
$50k–$75k 26.5%
$75k–$100k 20.8%
$100k–$150k 27.6%
$150k–$200k 2.4%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k5.5%
$25k–$35k2.0%
$35k–$50k3.6%
$50k–$75k26.5%
$75k–$100k20.8%
$100k–$150k27.6%
$150k–$200k2.4%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$83,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%
$50k–$100k 4.9%
$100k–$150k 6.1%
$150k–$200k 20.1%
$200k–$300k 35.4%
$300k–$500k 18.2%
$500k–$1M 14.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$241,900
Median rent / month$955
Owner occupied97.4%
Renter occupied2.6%
Vacant22.9%
Single-family detached88.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200910.0%
1990–19999.2%
1980–198926.4%
1970–197918.3%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19596.3%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier15.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.4%
2 bedrooms26.7%
3 bedrooms48.9%
4 bedrooms15.5%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle19.8%
2 vehicles60.2%
3 or more17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity0.2%
Propane / LP gas14.8%
Fuel oil63.1%
Wood20.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31954.4%
Cohabiting couple7212.3%
Male householder, no spouse8514.5%
Female householder, no spouse11018.8%
Households with children under 1817930.5%
Households with seniors (65+)25142.8%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.1%30.0%
Married41.4%55.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.1%12.7%
Divorced16.5%1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 3.7%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 12.9%
Bachelor's degree 21.4%
Graduate / professional 17.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool40.9%
Kindergarten204.4%
Elementary school12928.3%
High school18139.7%
College / grad school12226.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%
Professional & management 8.9%
Manufacturing 8.6%
Other services 8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%
Finance & real estate 7.6%
Retail trade 7.0%
Construction 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Information 1.8%
Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.9%
Service17.6%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.3%
Government17.6%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone57.7%
Carpool27.5%
Public transit0.9%
Walk6.1%
Work from home7.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 12.8%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 15.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.4%
Retirement income30.2%
Supplemental Security2.9%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.0%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking17.0%
No physical activity20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.0%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss14.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13711.4%
Disability%
Any disability8.1%
Under 183.8%
18–64 years4.9%
65 and over19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.7%
Public insurance48.8%
No insurance0.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,47999.2%
Spanish100.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander100.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46998.5%
Born in same state1,46898.5%
Born in different state57438.5%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen221.5%
Not a US citizen1045.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French47732%
Italian23115.5%
Arab1077.2%
English483.2%
AncestryCount%
German362.4%
Polish211.4%
Dutch60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.3%
Internet access97.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 05151

What city is ZIP code 05151 in?

ZIP code 05151 is primarily assigned to Perkinsville, Vermont.

What county is ZIP code 05151 in?

ZIP code 05151 falls within Windsor County, Vermont.

Is ZIP code 05151 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 05151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 05151 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 05151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 05151 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 05151 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 05151?

ZIP code 05151 has an estimated population of 1,491 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 05151 in?

ZIP code 05151 observes the EST timezone.

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